Alexandria Archaeology is excited to share the launch of the Alexandria Historical Sign Finder, a new online interactive map. This tool allows residents and visitors to search by location and explore the numerous historical interpretation signs located throughout the City of Alexandria. 

The Alexandria Historical Sign Finder map shows the locations of more than 150 historical interpretation signs. These include signs from the Alexandria Heritage Trail, the African American Waterfront Heritage Trails, the King Street Corridor Mini-Kiosks, State Highway History Markers, and other museum and historical site interpretation signs. When the user clicks a point on the map, a digital version of the sign pops up, which allows it to be read from anywhere. The Sign Finder map is meant to be an evolving repository for the research and stories about people and places in the past and will be updated as new historical signs are installed in the City. “An incredible amount of historical and archaeological work over the decades and with a variety of preservation partners has gone into sharing Alexandria’s stories on these signs and we are thrilled to make them more accessible” says Dr. Eleanor Breen, City Archaeologist.

The map was created by Alexandria Archaeology in partnership with the City’s Information Technology Services and the GIS Office. “The City of Alexandria’s GIS Office is committed to providing GIS information and mapping to connect residents and visitors with City resources,” says Corinna Nowak, the City’s GIS Program Manager. 

Visit the Alexandria Historical Sign Finder map to locate and learn about more than 13,000 years of Alexandria history across the City of Alexandria.

For more information about Alexandria Archaeology, visit alexandriava.gov/Archaeology.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960.

For inquiries from the news media only, contact the Office of Communications & Community Engagement at newsroom@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3969.

Alexandria Archaeology Museum

The Alexandria Archaeology Museum is dedicated to preserving and studying Alexandria’s rich archaeological heritage and fostering within residents and visitors a connection between the past and present while inspiring a sense of stewardship and adventure. Visit the museum and lab on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, at 105 N. Union Street in historic Old Town Alexandria.

About the Office of Historic Alexandria

The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.